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Batik originated centuries ago in what are now the
countries of Malaysia and Indonesia. Batik is a method of decorating
silk or other material. Using melted wax as a resist, a design
is applied to the silk. |
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After Ann has created the design, the silks receives
the first dye. Ann then applies the second coat of wax, painting
with wax the areas to be saved. They start with the lightest
colors working toward the darkest colors waxing the front and
back and the front again for each new dye color used. |
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After the silk has received its numerous dye baths,
it is hung to dry |
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